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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.02, 1,614.63 and 459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.02, 1,614.63 and 459.66 is: 689.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.02 : 1,614.63 = 459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.02/1,614.63 = 459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.02x = 1,614.63 × 459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.02x = 742,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,180.83/1,076.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.75

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